1947
Michael
2018
Michael Lynn Hallifax
December 7, 1947 — March 22, 2018
Hastings
Michael Lynn Hallifax, age 70 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Michael was born December 7, 1947 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Robert Clair and Marjorie Lorraine (Laubaugh) Hallifax. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1966. Mike honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Nancy Varney on November 24, 1992 and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage together.
Mike was the owner and operator of Hallifax Services. He was a jack of all trades and master of many. Mike owned and operated the Frost Freeze, Hallifax hamburgs, he worked in property management, janitorial work, snowplowing, cemetery sexton, and bus driver, to name a few. Mike was a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Mason #52, and Moose. He worked on many committees including the Summerfest and Class Reunion.
Mike's hands were never idle, he enjoyed being involved in his work and serving the community. He enjoyed a good game of cards, playing golf, and running the concession stands. His greatest love was his family and they always came first. He loved watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their various activities.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Robert Clair Hallifax, brother, Scott Hallifax, granddaughter, Gracie Patten, great-granddaughter, Kaydence Hallifax and his in-laws, Donald and Marjory Varney.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hallifax of Hastings, daughters, Laurie (Robert) Hallifax-Greer, Kari Hallifax (Scott), children, Stacey Patten, Christopher Patten and Amy Jeffries, grandchildren, Mathew, Brittany and Shelbi Hallifax, Kelseay (Paul) Fruin, Alexis, Daniel, Emmie and Claten Patten, Thomas, Amber, and Sean Greer, great-grandchildren, Karleigh, Khloey, and Michael Hallifax and Annabelle Greer, mother, Marjorie Hallifax, brothers, Robert and Thomas Hallifax.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11:00 am at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058.
Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery, Hastings, Michigan with Military Honors by Active Mililitary and the American Legion Post 45, Hastings, Michigan.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence or to view the full obituary, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .
Michael was born December 7, 1947 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Robert Clair and Marjorie Lorraine (Laubaugh) Hallifax. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1966. Mike honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Nancy Varney on November 24, 1992 and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage together.
Mike was the owner and operator of Hallifax Services. He was a jack of all trades and master of many. Mike owned and operated the Frost Freeze, Hallifax hamburgs, he worked in property management, janitorial work, snowplowing, cemetery sexton, and bus driver, to name a few. Mike was a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, Elks, Chamber of Commerce, Mason #52, and Moose. He worked on many committees including the Summerfest and Class Reunion.
Mike's hands were never idle, he enjoyed being involved in his work and serving the community. He enjoyed a good game of cards, playing golf, and running the concession stands. His greatest love was his family and they always came first. He loved watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their various activities.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Robert Clair Hallifax, brother, Scott Hallifax, granddaughter, Gracie Patten, great-granddaughter, Kaydence Hallifax and his in-laws, Donald and Marjory Varney.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hallifax of Hastings, daughters, Laurie (Robert) Hallifax-Greer, Kari Hallifax (Scott), children, Stacey Patten, Christopher Patten and Amy Jeffries, grandchildren, Mathew, Brittany and Shelbi Hallifax, Kelseay (Paul) Fruin, Alexis, Daniel, Emmie and Claten Patten, Thomas, Amber, and Sean Greer, great-grandchildren, Karleigh, Khloey, and Michael Hallifax and Annabelle Greer, mother, Marjorie Hallifax, brothers, Robert and Thomas Hallifax.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Kiwanis Club, the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11:00 am at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058.
Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery, Hastings, Michigan with Military Honors by Active Mililitary and the American Legion Post 45, Hastings, Michigan.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence or to view the full obituary, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .
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